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CDB Aviation Advances A330 P2F Strategy with New Conversion Order and Freighter Introduction in China

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Advancing its already leading position in the A330 P2F conversion segment, CDB Aviation committed to an additional twelve conversions with EFW, expanding its A330 P2F fleet to fourteen aircraft.

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  • Advancing its already leading position in the A330 P2F conversion segment, CDB Aviation committed to an additional twelve conversions with EFW, expanding its A330 P2F fleet to fourteen aircraft.
  • CDB Aviation was one of the first lessors to secure conversion commitments for the A330 P2F, contracting two initial conversions with EFW in November 2020.
  • The A330 P2F continues to gain traction as the preferred next-generation type in the fast-growing Medium Widebody Freighter space.
  • The A330 P2F program is proving highly popular, and we now have over eighty aircraft on order.

CDB Aviation Enlists Ryan Barrett to Lead Asia Pacific Commercial Operations

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Monday, February 14, 2022

CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (CDB Leasing), announced today that former GECAS executive Ryan Barrett has joined its commercial team as Head of Commercial, Asia Pacific.

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  • CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (CDB Leasing), announced today that former GECAS executive Ryan Barrett has joined its commercial team as Head of Commercial, Asia Pacific.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220207005885/en/
    Seasoned aviation executive and deal strategist Ryan Barrett bolsters CDB Aviation's commercial team with extensive relationships and depth in the airline industry.
  • Barrett is joining CDB Aviation from GECAS, where he held senior leadership roles in sales and marketing.
  • Ryan Barrett, the newly appointed Head of Commercial, Asia Pacific, expressed his enthusiasm about joining forces with one of the industrys preeminent leasing platforms, hailed for its utmost commitment to building long-term relationships.

Webber Research Promotes Gregory Wasikowski To Leadership Role And Expands Equity Platform

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Webber Research & Advisory LLC ("Webber Research"), a leading Renewables & Energy Infrastructure research and advisory boutique announces the continued expansion of its Independent Equity Research practice, including the promotion of Gregory Wasikowski, CFA to Senior Analyst, covering Renewables, Alternative Fuels, & LNG Infrastructure, and the addition of Bhavesh Nath to its research team.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Webber Research & Advisory LLC ("Webber Research"), a leading Renewables & Energy Infrastructure research and advisory boutique announces the continued expansion of its Independent Equity Research practice, including the promotion of Gregory Wasikowski, CFA to Senior Analyst, covering Renewables, Alternative Fuels, & LNG Infrastructure, and the addition of Bhavesh Nath to its research team.
  • Wasikowski brings nearly a decade of financial experience to the leadership role, including his work as a senior member of the Institutional Investor (I.I.)
  • ranked research teams at both Webber Research and Wells Fargo, which ranked #1 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019.
  • Webber Research is also pleased to announce the addition of Bhavesh Nath to its equity research team as an associate.

AT Worthy Technology Announces 'Digital Worthiness' Standard to Help Customers' Decisions

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022

ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AT Worthy Technology Inc. announces the new concept "Digital Worthiness" and corresponding platform.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AT Worthy Technology Inc. announces the new concept "Digital Worthiness" and corresponding platform.
  • Digital worthiness is the state of companies offering a digitally enabled experience worthy of praise.
  • AT Worthy is also an ecosystem of partnerships with agencies and consulting services that span the globe to help any entities increase their Digital Worthiness.
  • To learn more about AT Worthy and Digital Worthiness, and to view the site, please visit atworthy.com.

CDB Aviation Completes Deliveries of Seven 737 MAX Aircraft to Brazil’s GOL

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Monday, January 31, 2022

CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (CDB Leasing), announced today the delivery of the last of seven Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to GOL Linhas Areas Inteligentes S.A. (GOL; NYSE: GOL and B3: GOLL4), Brazils largest domestic airline.

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  • CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (CDB Leasing), announced today the delivery of the last of seven Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to GOL Linhas Areas Inteligentes S.A. (GOL; NYSE: GOL and B3: GOLL4), Brazils largest domestic airline.
  • GOL is a great customer that has all our trust, pointed out Lus da Silva, CDB Aviations Head of Commercial, Americas.
  • The 737 MAX is expected to transform GOLs fleet, providing significant efficiency gains, while supporting deeper penetration into existing markets and new opportunities for expansion.
  • "The delivery of this last aircraft in a package of seven 737 MAX 8s from CDB Aviation marks a milestone in GOL history, our MAX fleet reaching twenty-four aircraft with this delivery.

CDB Aviation Names Michelle Wu Head of Commercial, Greater China

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (CDB Leasing), announced today the appointment of Michelle Wu as Head of Commercial, Greater China.

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  • CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (CDB Leasing), announced today the appointment of Michelle Wu as Head of Commercial, Greater China.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220112005977/en/
    Industry veteran Michelle Wu has been appointed CDB Aviation's Head of Commercial, Greater China, in an effort to further bolster the lessors China regional focus.
  • I look forward to working alongside my colleagues, tapping into my intricate market knowledge and relationships, to deepen our customer relationships and seek further growth opportunities in China, commented Michelle Wu, the newly appointed Head of Commercial, Greater China.
  • CDB Aviation is a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (CDB Leasing) a 37-year-old Chinese leasing company that is backed mainly by the China Development Bank.

MUFG expands investment grade sales team

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group ( MUFG ) announced today that Jess Sodaski has joined the firm as Managing Director and Head of Investment Grade Credit Sales.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group ( MUFG ) announced today that Jess Sodaski has joined the firm as Managing Director and Head of Investment Grade Credit Sales.
  • He will be responsible for leading MUFG's Investment Grade (IG) sales strategy across the U.S., including leading the New York, San Francisco, and Chicago IG sales teams.
  • "Jess's track record and deep knowledge of the credit space is a complementary addition to our team," said Mr. Karabelas.
  • Mr. Sodaski's hire illustrates MUFG's continued investment in the team.

Baltic Exchange and TradeFlow Capital Management complete pioneering escrow transaction for a commodity export trade

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Sunday, January 9, 2022

SINGAPORE, Jan. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --As the result of a partnership between the fintech-enabled fund manager TradeFlow Capital Management (TradeFlow), part of the Supply@Me Group (LON:SYME), and the Baltic Exchange, a leading provider of global freight market information and other maritime services, TradeFlow and the Baltic Exchange have successfully completed a pilot escrow transaction as part of a commodity trade executed through TradeFlow.

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  • SINGAPORE, Jan. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --As the result of a partnership between the fintech-enabled fund manager TradeFlow Capital Management (TradeFlow), part of the Supply@Me Group (LON:SYME), and the Baltic Exchange, a leading provider of global freight market information and other maritime services, TradeFlow and the Baltic Exchange have successfully completed a pilot escrow transaction as part of a commodity trade executed through TradeFlow.
  • The Baltic Exchange runs an independent escrow service that holds funds on behalf of clients in dedicated escrow bank accounts.
  • Mark Jackson, Baltic Exchange Chief Executive said: "We're delighted to support this innovative initiative with TradeFlow.
  • TradeFlow Capital Management (TradeFlow) is the world's first Fintech-powered commodity trade enabler focused on SMEs.

CDB Aviation Completes Deliveries of 15 New Boeing Aircraft to United

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (CDB Leasing), announced the completion of deliveries of a fleet of fifteen new Boeing aircraft to U.S.-based United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (United; NASDAQ: UAL).

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  • CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (CDB Leasing), announced the completion of deliveries of a fleet of fifteen new Boeing aircraft to U.S.-based United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (United; NASDAQ: UAL).
  • We want to thank members of both the United and CDB Aviation teams who collaborated on structuring and expediently executing this complex transaction during a particularly challenging period for the industry, applauded Peter Goodman, CDB Aviation Chief Marketing Officer.
  • The thirteen 737 MAX 8 aircraft, powered by CFM Internationals LEAP-1B engines, feature a total of 166 seats in a 2-cabin layout.
  • We are thankful for the partnership we established with CDB Aviation and appreciate their willingness and ability to support United in a meaningful way during this global pandemic.

CDB Aviation Delivers First of Two 737-800 Aircraft to New North American Customer Sun Country

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Monday, December 20, 2021

CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Limited (CDB Leasing), today delivered the first of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft to Sun Country, a Minnesota-based, hybrid low-cost airline.

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  • CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Limited (CDB Leasing), today delivered the first of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft to Sun Country, a Minnesota-based, hybrid low-cost airline.
  • The aircraft are configured with 183 seats in a single economy-class layout and will be operated on seasonal, point-to-point routes.
  • We are excited to commence a new and valued partnership with CDB Aviation.
  • CDB Aviation is rated Investment Grade by Moodys (A2), S&P Global (A), and Fitch (A+).